Safety record in brief:3 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Aug 2023)5 ADs may apply1 service difficulty report
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The passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC23LA059)
The pilot's inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump selector switch during final approach, which resulted in an overly rich mixture and subsequent loss of engine power.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC98LA067)
The pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance during the downslope, downwind, high altitude, takeoff. Factors were the snow and lighting conditions, and the tailwind takeoff.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC97LA110)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21-22 | Fuselage; 55, Stabilizers | Dec 7, 2020 | Airframe (185) |
| 2011-10-09 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190… | Jun 17, 2011 | Airframe (185) |
| 2009-16-03 | Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating… | Sep 9, 2009 | Engine (IO 520 SERIES)Only with: SAP investment cast cylinder assemblies P/Ns SA52000-A1, SA52000-A20P, SA52000-A21P, SA52000-A22P, SA52000-A23P, SA55000-A1, or SA55000-A20P installed. |
| 2008-10-02 | Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series… | May 12, 2008 | Airframe (185)Certain serial numbers: 172S 172S10672–172S10674; 172S 172S10676; 172S 172S10678–172S10680; 172S 172S10682; 172S 172S10683; 172S 172S10685; …. Only with: Applies only to airplanes that have a P/N 2013142-18 alternate static air source selector valve installed after November 19, 2007. |
| 98-23-02 | Cessna Aircraft Company 180 and 185 Series Airplanes | Dec 22, 1998 | Airframe (185)Only with: Airglas Engineering Company (AECI) Model LW3600-180 or LW3600-180A fixed penetration wheel skis installed per STC SA213AL. |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, COULD NOT 'ROCK' PROPELLER. ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN BACKWARD EVEN WITH CONSIDERABLE TORQUE APPLIED. (600 FEET/POUNDS). AFTER REMOVING STARTER CLUTCH PN 643259A, ENGINE TURNED FREELY. IF ENGINE WERE TO KICK BACK DURING START, POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO ENGINE COULD OCCUR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.